Extortion is rising and contract killings are up, but Peru’s lawmakers are making matters worse with new laws, says a new ...

Mexico is relying on a militarized approach to public security while overlooking alternative models that show promise, ...

An alleged cattle fraud in Uruguay underlines the financial damage these organized criminal networks can inflict.

A trend of Ecuadorian criminal leaders turning up in neighboring Colombia underscores the country's role as both a refuge and ...